Established in 1818, Pillivuyt has a world-famous reputation for making culinary porcelain that’s both elegant and durable. Their robust dishware can go in the oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer. In fact you could take it from the freezer to the oven and it will not crack from the thermal shock’an extremely rare feature. The premium…
Established in 1857, Jars Ceramistes makes ultra-durable pieces for the kitchen and table, in distinct colours and shapes. They fire clay just once at the high temperature of 1280’C rather than the standard three times ‘ an eco-friendly practice that results in hard-wearing ceramics that resist cracking, chipping and fading. They hold up to frequent…
Though Jars Ceramistes is a family-run company that’s been around since 1857, their tableware is perfectly suited to contemporary needs. Their ceramics are very hard-wearing, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. This is a result of an energy-saving manufacturing process that fires only once at 1285’C rather than the…
La Rochere have been producing glassware in the same village in the South of France for 500 years. The bee symbol which adorns these bowls is drawn from the emblem of Napoleon Bonaparte. The design has endured since its inception and remains a firm favourite.This machine-pressed glass serving bowlfeaturestheir signaturebeesymbol and a footed base. Ideal…
The Mauviel M’150B Casserole with a copper lid is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre. The other 10% is made of stainless steel; unlike old-fashioned copper pans which are lined with tin, stainless steel does not need to be re-tinned…
WuSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814, and are recognised around the world for superior craftsmanship. Every knife in the Classic range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel so it has a full tang, which allows for excellent blade-to-handle balance. The high-carbon blade undergoes a…
The innovative All-Clad G5 range has achieved a remarkable feat: It has the quick, even heat responsiveness of a five-layered metal pan, but the lighter weight of a three-layered metal pan. The secret to its success is a disc of graphite at the base of a pan, sandwiched within its core layer of aluminium, which…
Made in Italy, the Hestan CopperBond range has been optimised for induction hobs. Every piece features five layers of metal: outer layers of stainless steel, supporting layers of aluminium, and a core of copper, a metal that provides unparalleled temperature control. The wraparound stainless steel base creates greater contact area with the heat source, which…
All-Clad pioneered multi-ply cookware in the 1970s with the d3 (also called TriPly) series, when they layered aluminium, an excellent conductor of heat, with stainless steel, which is excellent at being non-reactive, oven-safe, induction hob-compatible, and extremely durable. This two-handled frying pan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant. It is very versatile,…
Mauviel’s M’Steel collection is crafted from 100% durable carbon steel. Carbon steel is lighter than cast iron for manoeuvrability. It heats quickly, making it an excellent material for searing, browning, stir-frying and grilling, but unsuitable for slow simmering. Pans in this collection work on all heat sources, including induction, and the oven. This M’Steel Round…
Made in Italy, Hestan NanoBond cookware has a stainless steel base, aluminium core, and titanium surface that’s four times harder than stainless steel ‘ they are built for a lifetime of heavy use. This hardness makes NanoBond pans highly resistant to warping, and heat-safe up to a staggering 565’C. They are suitable for any home…
Mauviel’s M’200B range of copper cookware is designed to match the demands of busy restaurant kitchens. Copper, an exceptional conductor of heat, allows even, controlled cooking that responds to the slightest changes of temperature instantly. This range features a thick 2mm layer (90%) that puts this unique capability front and centre, resulting in maximum heat-responsiveness…